January Orientation
January 2025 Bronco Ready Orientation – Saturday, January 18 - Monday, January 20, 2025
Mission Statement: The mission of the January Bronco Ready Orientation Program is to provide meaningful programs and services that will enhance students’ sense of belonging to the SUNY Delhi community that prepares and positions them for academic and personal success.
The January Bronco Ready Orientation Program is required for all new incoming undergraduate students. This includes commuters and transfer students. It does not include any readmit or reentry students who were previously enrolled and attended SUNY Delhi.
Online Component
Students will be sent information to their SUNY Delhi email in early January about the required online course. The course is self-paced online. Both parts must be completed before the first day of classes. Failure to complete the course will result in a hold on the student's records.
ID Photos
You must submit a suitable photo for your ID card as soon as possible and well prior to Orientation. You will need to bring a government issued ID card with you to receive your SUNY Delhi ID card. This is a driver's license or government issued photo ID card. Only the Delhi Student willbe able to obtaing their own ID card. See link below for instructions.To learn how to submit your photo for your SUNY Delhi Student ID Card, see the instruction page for more details.
Residential Move-In Information
New Residential Student Move In is on Saturday, Janaury 18 from 10:00 to 12:00 pm ONLY. Information on the arrival process, checking in, signing up for wireless internet, and more is located on the Incoming Students Arrival Information page . Please review this information prior to coming to campus. Additional information on the check-in process will be sent to your delhi student email address. Please review this information prior to coming to campus.
- See also the Student Housing Management System . Under '2024-2025 Academic Year', click on the "Arrival Time for New Students" link. If you have any questions, please contact your Residence Hall Director. The Residence Hall Director (RD) is the professional staff member who will oversee your residence hall. Phone numbers are available on our website on the Residence Life Webpage under “Professional Staff” on the menu at the top of the page.
Basic Schedule of January Orientation
Saturday, January 18
10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Residence Hall Move-In, Assigned Residence Hall
10:00 am – 1:00 pm: Orientation Check-In & ID Card Pickup, 2nd Floor Lobby/CADI Office, Farrell Center
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Lunch (Families Welcome at no cost. Pickup lunch tickets at Orientation Check In) MacDonald Dining Center
1:00 pm – Welcome from Dr. Mary Bonderoff, President, The Okun Theatre, Farrell Center
1:15 pm – 2:45 pm: Parent Breakout Session, The Okun Theatre, Farrell Center
Parents have a 30 minute break after this session.
1:15 pm - 3:10 pm: Student Breakout Opening Sessions, Sanford 101 and 116
3:15 pm - 4:10 pm: Students and Parents - Delhi Essentials, The Okun Theatre
Parents are asked to please depart following this session.
4:15 pm - 5:10 pm: Student Breakout Session - Writing Skills and Note Taking, Sanford 113
5:15 pm - 6:15 pm: Dinner and Group Time with OLs, MacDonald Dining Center
6:30 pm - 7:00 pm: Student Breakout Session - Degree Works & Schedules, The Okun Theatre, Farrell Center
7:00 P.M. Residence Life Meeting, The Okun Theatre, Farrell Center
7:30 pm: Group Time with Leaders
8:00 pm: Evening Entertainment & Pizza, Farrell Game Room, Lower Level, Farrell Center
Sunday, January 19
9:00 - 10:00 am: Breakfast, MacDonald Dining Center
10:00 am - 10:45 am: DEI presentation, Louis Reyes- Interim Chief Diversity Officer, The Okun Theatre, Farrell Center
10:45 am - 11:15 am: Access and Equity Presentation, Gabriella Vasta - Interim Director of Accesibility and Opportunity Programs, The Okun Theatre, Farrell Center
11:30 am – 12:30 pm: Lunch and Group Time with Orientation Leaders, MacDonald Dining Center
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm: ID Cards, CADI Office, Farrell Center
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm: Student Panel & Engagement, The Okun Theatre, Farrell Center
1:45 pm -2:00 pm: Student Breakout Session: Starfish/Online Delhi/Broncoconnect, The Okun Theatre, Farrell center
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Group Time with Orientation Leaders
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Dinner and Group Time with Orientation Leaders, MacDonald Dining Center
8:00 pm: Timeless Trends Week Kickoff Event: Bedazzle Sunglasses, First Floor Lobby, Farrell Center
8:00 pm: Timeless Trends Week Kickoff Event: Throwback Pool Party, Kunsela Pool
Monday, January 20:
9:00 am - 10:00 am: Breakfast, MacDonald Dining Center
9:00 am - 10:00 am: (tent.) ID Cards, CADI Office, Farrell Center
10:00 am - 12:00 pm: Community Service Projects, TBA
11:30 am – 12:30 pm: Lunch, MacDonald Dining Center
12:45 pm - 1:00 pm: Intro to the OCCE, the Okun Theatre, Farrell Center
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Community Service Projects, TBA
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Introduction to the Resnick Library, Resnick Library
4:15 pm - 5:00 pm: University Police/Student Rights and Responsibilities, The Okun Theatre, Farrell Center
5:00 pm: Group time with Leaders/Show students around to their classrooms
6:00 pm: Dinner and Group Time with Orientation Leaders, Farrell Commons
General Reminders and Resources
The Campus Bookstore will be open January 18 and 19 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm and from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm on January 20.
The Student Mail Center will be open January 18 and 19 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm and closed on January 20 in observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King Holiday.
January Bronco Ready Orientation is a mandatory program for all new incoming students including commuters and transfer students. Any checklist items or related matters should be completed before or after the program. Please refer to the Accepted Students Page to ensure you have completed those checklist items.
Have a Question about Financial Aid and Billing? Spring bills will be available in early January for registered students and are due on January 21st. Visit our Connect with SFS web page for more information and how to contact someone should you have questions.. We look forward to meeting with you! Check out our Spring 2025 Billing Guide for information on how to view and pay your bill.
Be on the lookout for an email from Bank Mobile. To ensure faster refund delivery, please go to the Bank Mobile Refund Selection site and set-up a refund preference set up with Bank Mobile Disbursements. For more info please visit the Student Accounts website.
Questions about January Bronco Ready can be directed to The Center for Student Leadership & Engagement (CSLE) at 607-746-4565, or by emailing: orientation@delhi.edu.